1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 1000 | DB4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |